Read through the easy to understand FAQs to work out the best way for you to complete your aqua qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: It has been less than 6 months since I completed the course. I received green P's but haven't submitted my portfolio.
A: That's fine, collate all the paperwork and forward to the WETS office asap.
Q: It has been less than 6 months since I completed the course but I wasn't able to attend the assessment day.
A: We understand that it's not always possible to attend assessment day. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reschedule the practical assessment component.
Q: It has been less than 6 months since I commenced the course and I am still on my Red P's.
A: That's ok too - contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let her know you would like to get a set of Green P's! She will provide you with options to book in for a practical assessment session.
Q: I have actually lost my portfolio and so can't complete it.
A: Replacement portfolios can be purchased for $15.00. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get started again.
Q: It has been 6 - 12 months since I enrolled into the course. I have Green P's but never handed in my paperwork.
A: Collate all the requirements and mail to the WETS office, together with the $39.00 late administration fee.
Q: It has been 6 - 12 months since I enrolled into the course and I did not attend assessment day.
A: It is not too late – you can attend a WETS Aqua Instructor Bridging Seminar (any day of a 3 day WETS Aqua Instructor Course) to refresh your skills and memory and then we can book you into an assessment session. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and register your interest. We will contact you to discuss further.
Q: It has been 6 - 12 months since I completed the course and I am still on Red P's.
A: Let's make it simple – it's the same process as above.
Q: I live regionally / interstate and cannot attend any of the WETS Aqua Instructor Bridging Seminar.
A: WETS can make easy alternative arrangements – email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.
Q: It's been over 12 months since I enrolled into the course. I am on green P's but didn't hand in my portfolio.
A: That's ok, do you have a portfolio? If not, you can purchase a new one. Talk to the friendly WETS staff and we'll help you through it. We'll need to get your files out of archives which will incur a late administration fee of $69.00.
Q: It's been over 12 months since I enrolled into the course and I am on red P's.
A: It's not too late. You can attend a WETS Aqua Instructor Bridging Seminar (any day of the 3 day WETS Aqua Instructor Course) to refresh your skills and memory and then we can book you into an assessment session.
Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and register your interest. We will give you a call to discuss further.
Q: Oops,it's over 24 months since I completed the WETS Aqua Instructor Course – I am really keen to finish it.
A: The WETS Aqua Instructor Course keeps up to date with the latest research and teaching strategies. The WETS Aqua Instructor Course has altered in the past 24 months so you will be required to enroll again. We will, however, offer you a 20% discount for taking the initiative and for your enthusiasm to complete the course.
Q: Can I gain CECs for modules completed within the Fitness Training Package?
A: SRFAQA001A Instruct water based fitness classes for the general population is an elective unit that is eligible to receive 7 CECs. Please click here for further info.
It is an industry registration requirement (set out by both Kinect and Fitness Australia) that you have demonstrated successful COMPLETION of all assessment outcomes prior to insurance and registration as an aqua instructor. Upon receipt of your Statement of Attainment for the SRFAQA001B unit of competency contained in the WETS Aqua Instructor Course you will be entitled to 3 PDPs / 7 CECs and 20 AUSTSWIM hours towards re-registration.
Once you have completed your portfolio please mail it to:
WETS Assessors
36 Mascot Ave
Bonbeach VIC 3196